Music played a significant role during WW2 for soldiers and those left at home, helping people to connect and providing a means of escape from daily hardships. Popular songs were…
D-Day 80 minus 1: Church bells and Concert
D-Day 80 minus 2: Afternoon Tea
Homemade scones, cake and tea/coffee provided by Rhossili Village Hall Committee – £4 per person. Donations of cake are welcome too – preferably not using powdered eggs, although it could…
D-Day 80 Minus 3: The Proclamation
The Proclamation will be read by Councillor Ian Button, Chair of Rhossili Community Council, outside Rhossili Village Hall.
D-Day 80: The International Tribute
The International Tribute is to be read at 9.15pm alongside the lighting the Beacons and the Lamp Lights of Peace on Thursday 6th June 2024.
D-Day 80 minus 4: Why Fish & Chips?
National Fish & Chip Day will recognise the huge importance of fish and chips during WW1 & WW2 and on D-Day in particular. This humble meal was a vital ingredient…
D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration
Thursday June 6th 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, when Allied forces landed on the Normandy beaches in France in 1944 in the largest Naval, Air and Land operation…
December: Christmas recipe favourites
For December, we have compiled some Christmas recipe favourites. We can add more at any time if you would like to share your Christmas family favourite with us – ready…
Length and Breadth of it
Length and Breadth of it This article comes with a warning. There you are, on a comfy sofa, with the glowing warmth of a fire, the good company of an…
October: Apple Fritters
Two of the apple trees in our garden produce very large fruit, old varieties of indeterminate age. Newton Wonder is a wonderful cooker and Gascoyne’s Scarlet is a good all-rounder…
Business Spotlight #5: Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park
Ian Button and his wife Tracey manage Pitton Cross Caravan & Camping Park, a long-established family business. Ian is also Chair to Rhossili Community Council and a member of the…